USER’S MANUAL SAB EXPLORER (FTA, CI, FTASC, CISC) Please read this User’s Manual carefully. The menu structure and specifications can be changed without notice.
Table of Contents Safety----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 General Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Glossary------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Remote Control Unit-------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Front/Rear Panel--------------------------------------------------------------
Table of Contents 1.2 Data Base Upgrade-----------------------------------------------------------------------19 1.3 Initialize STB--------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 2. Channel Manager------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 2.1 Channel Edit--------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 2.2 Favorite Group-----------------------------------------------------------------------------21 3.
Safety Safety This receiver has been manufactured to satisfy the international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully. MAIN SUPPLY 110-240V, 50/60Hz, 30W OVERLOADING Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in fire or electric shock. LIQUIDS : This receiver shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the receiver.
General Introduction This manual will help you learn basic functions such as formatting, selecting channels and many other functions of the receiver. All functions can be performed from the remote control, and some from the Front panel. You can easily install it by selecting “Service Searching” function and upgrade its software through communication cable or satellite. The remote control is designed for easy access to all the functions at once and for comfortable grab for your hand.
Glossary Antenna A device that collects and radiates electromagnetic waves. Includes a satellite dish and a broadband antenna. Forward Error Correction (FEC) A system of error control for data transmission. Frequency The number of cycles or events per one second, which is expressed in the unit of Hertz(Hz). Intermediate Frequency (IF) A frequency to which a carrier frequency is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or reception.
Remote Control Unit TV/SAT 2 MUTE 3 Numeric Buttons 4 SAT LIST EPG 5 14 CH/Page Up/Down 6 1 STANDBY 13 TV/Radio 9 VOL Up/Down 15 FAV 16 MENU INFO Channel Up/Down 7 BACK 10 17 EXIT SUBT AUDIO 11 18 TEXT 12 19 SLEEP OPTION 22 20 ZOOM PAL/NTSC 23 21 PAUSE 8 -6-
Remote Control Unit 1 12 STANDBY . Switches between Operation and Standby modes 2 TV/SAT 13 Selects TV or Satellite mode.
Front/Rear Panel Front Panel 1. : Turn on & off the power of the receiver. 2. MENU : Moves to main menu during TV viewing 3. OK : Displays the channel list and selects the item on the menu. 4. CH , CH : Changes channels or items from top to bottom on the menus. 5. VOL , VOL : Turns up/down volume. Rear Panel IF INPUT : Use to connect a LNB/Satellite Dish. IF OUTPUT : Use it when connecting to another receiver. ANT IN : Use to connect a terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal.
Receiver Connection Various equipment (TV/VCR) can be connected to this receiver. This manual will explain common ways to connect to the equipment. If you are using a RF cable, please synchronize the RF channels of the TV set and of the VCR. If you experience any problem, please contact your sales agency. 1. . How to connect the receiver to a TV set Connect one end of the SCART cable to the TV SCART socket on the back of the receiver and the other end to the SCART input socket on your TV.
View Mode 1. Channel Info Banner The details of services such as satellite name, channel information, channel names, program names and lock, scrambled, teletext, audio status, and now, next EPG will be displayed when pressing the “INFO” button on your remote control or changing channels. 2. To change channels in View mode Press the channel number you wish to watch. Press “OK” button to display channel list already searched Press the “CHt t”, “CHu u” button to change channel.
View Mode 3. Channel list Press the “OK” button to display channel list already searched. You can change All SAT, Satellite, Scramble and Sort List mode by pressing the “RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE COLOR” button. Press the “CHt t”, “CHu u” button to change sub list. Press the “LEFT ”, “RIGHT ” button to change satellite list. Press the “OK” button to select list and to display the selected channel list. Press the “BACK” button to previous list. Press the “EXIT” button to cancel this function.
View Mode 4. Satellite List Press the “SAT LIST” button to display the selected satellite list. Press “OK” button on a name to display and to select all channel lists in the satellite. Press the “OK” button to select a channel. 5. Favorite List Press the “FAV” button to display and to select the favorite channel group. Press “OK” button on a name to display and to select all channel lists in the satellite. Press the “OK” button to select a channel. * By pressing “RED” button to rename the group name. 6.
View Mode 8. Useful Function By pressing the “TV/R” button, you can change TV/ Radio mode. By pressing the “PAUSE” button, you can pause the screen and you can cancel this function by pressing “EXIT” button. By pressing the “AUDIO” button, you can change audio mode. By pressing the “TEXT/SUBT” button, you can use text/subtitle function and you can cancel this function by pressing “EXIT” button. By pressing the “PAL/NTSC” button, you can change the PAL, NTSC and AUTO bv mode.
Main Menu Plug in the receiver. Then press the “” button on the remote control or the “standby” button on the receiver front panel. The Main Menu screen, the beginning of the OSD screen, will appear as shown in the following picture. The Main Menu displays various functions of the receiver or you can select with “CHt t”, “CHu u”and the numeric buttons on the remote control. When a function is selected, the title changes its color. To proceed to the next stage, press the “OK” button on the remote control.
Main Menu LNB power : Turn on/off the LNB’ Power. LNB Frequency : LNB Frequency value can be selected by using the “ ”, “ ” buttons and Enter a proper value by using numeric buttons(0~9). 22KHz : Select 22KHz On/Off/Auto to control and external tone switch. DiSEqC : DiSEqC must be used when using two or more antennas and LNBs. Select None, DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, MOTOR and USALS. When selecting “MOTOR” Yellow Color button. 1) DiSEqC 1.
Main Menu When selecting “USALS” Yellow Color button If you have a USALS motorized system, you must set your position (latitude and longitude) in order to calculate all motor positions for viewable satellites. You should refer to the motor’s manual to get information for installing a USALS motorized system. 1) Longitude & Latitude : Input the value of latitude and longitude in which the dishinstaller is placed, press “NUMERIC” button. 2) Current Satellite : Indicate the current satellite name.
Main Menu 1.1.2 RENAME Select the satellite name you would like to rename and press the “OK” button. By using the “BACK” buttons, Move to be previous menu. Press “GREEN” Button to Save 1.1.3 SCAN You can select the satellite you want to scan by using the “ ”,“ ” keys. You can also select numerous satellite simultaneously by pressing the “OK” key consecutively, then the selected satellites will be highlighted. Network : If you want to have all other transponder information, you need to select network “On”.
Main Menu 1.1.4 TRANSPONDER It will be more convenient to use this procedure when you want to search the channels for a specified transponder offered from the satellite. Select any transponder that you want to change the setting parameters or to scan, by using “ ”, “ ” keys. You can also select numerous transponders simultaneously by pressing the “OK” key consecutively. 1) EDIT : Press the “RED” key to change the parameter values of the selected transponder.
Main Menu 1.2 Database Upgrade Lets you download database by RS-232 cable. Connect two receivers with RS-232 cable. The Receiver which receives database selects a “ Receive “ mode, the Receiver which sends database selects a “ Send “ mode. Press the “OK” button.
Main Menu 1.3 Initialize STB “Initialize STB” function formats all information including the existing parental lock code and favorite channels to the initial condition. After selecting “Initialize STB”, A warning message as shown right will be displayed. If you press the “OK” button, all preset information will be formatted. (default value : “0000”). 2. Channel Manager 2.1 Channel Edit You can delete, lock, rename & move channel’s position in the channel list.
Main Menu Rename : Press the “YELLOW” key to select the channels that you want to change the channel name, then the following “Channel Rename” menu and keyboard screen will be displayed. Use the “ ”,” ” and “ ”,” ” keys to place the cursor on the desired character and press “OK” key to select Move : Press the “BLUE” key to select the channels that you want to move its position of, and place the cursor on the position where you want to move it by using the “ ”, “ ” keys and press the “OK” key to confirm. 2.
Main Menu Fav-Rename : Press the “YELLOW” key to change the name of Favorite Group, then the following “Favorite Rename” menu and keyboard screen will be displayed. Use the “ ”, “ ” and “ ”, “ ” keys to place the cursor on the desired character and press “OK” to select. Delete : You can also delete channels from the favorite channel list by pressing the “BLUE” key after selection by using the “ ”,” ” & “OK” keys . Press the “BACK” key to return to the previous menu 3. System Setting 3.
Main Menu 3.2 Video Settings TV Scart Mode : Select your Tv scart video output format, RGB/CVBS, by pressing the “ ”, “ ” buttons. Aspect ratio : Select your screen format, AUTO/4:3 Normal screen/16:9 wide screen According to Tv Type, By pressing the “ ”, “ ” buttons. Letter Box : You can select “ON” When the format of your TV set is 4:3 and video source is 16:9, then the screen will display the letter box mode. Transparency : Set the level of OSD Transparency, it varies from 0 to 40.
Main Menu 3.4 Clock settings Daylight Saving Time : Select the “Daylight saving time” “ON/OFF” mode by using the “ ”, “ ” buttons. Adjust Time Zone : You can set the Current Time (Local area time) in this mode. To set the Current Time, select the value using the standardized information of current service area by pressing the “ ”, “ ” keys. On Timer : Sets up hour and minute of your receiver Power on time. Enter a Power on time by using numeric buttons(0~9).
Main Menu Installation Lock : To lock the Installation menu, select “Installation Lock” in the “Lock Settings” menu and change it to the “ON” mode by using the “ ” “ ” keys Change Password : You can change your Password from the factory default value “0000” as follows: Select “Change Password” in the “Lock Settings” menu. You will then be asked for a new password. Once you enter a new password, the system will ask you to re-enter for confirmation.
Main Menu 4. Utility This STB supports additional functions such as Calendar and Games. Calendar : “▼” : Previous Year “▲” : Next Year “◀” : Previous Month “◀” : Next Month αTetris : “OK” : Drop “▲” : Rotate “◀” : Move Left “◀” : Move Right .
Main Menu 5. Common Interface You can enjoy not only Free-To-Air services but also scrambled services using the Conditional Access Modules (CAM) & Smart card. This receiver currently supports various types of CAM & Smart card (Alphacrypt, Aston/Seca, Irdeto, VIACCESS, Nagravision, CONAX, CryptoWorks and more). Common Interface modules and smartcards are available from your dealer or from your service provider. If no CAM is used, then only free-to-air programmes will be received.
Trouble shooting TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible Causes Solution No picture but on screen menus appear ! Satellite system is incorrectly installed. Check all connections and leads, adjust satellite antenna, check LNB.
Specification Conditional Access / Interface Slot 2 Slot PCMCIA DVB common Interface Standard Input Frequency Input Video Audio Serial Data Front Panel RF Modulator 950~2150MHz Connector F-Type Input Impedance 75 Ohms Input Level -25 ~ -65 dBm LNB Power 14/18V DC±5% LNB Control 22KHz, 600mVp-p DiSEqC Ver 1.0/1.1/1.
